Who Should I Start? Parker Washington or Jalen Coker


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
10.6 1.4 0.0 3.8 50.3 0.3

Parker Washington News

Parker Washington Expected Back Next Week

Friday, August 21, 5:48 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice next week after missing time with an undisclosed injury, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Coming into training camp as part of a crowded receiver room, Washington quickly reestablished the connection he formed with quarterback Trevor Lawrence down the stretch of the 2025 season. Washington was the WR12 over the final nine weeks of the regular season, while Lawrence was the QB1 over that same span. By most accounts, Washington has again proven to be Lawrence's favorite target for much of camp, and with his availability for Week 1 not looking to be in question, the fourth-year receiver still represents a value in the middle rounds of drafts, priced as the WR31 by current ADP.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
9.1 0.2 0.0 3.3 41.1 0.3

Jalen Coker News

Jalen Coker Lining Up for Third-Year Breakout in 2026

Thursday, August 13, 7:39 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is coming off a stellar finish to the 2025 season after starting on the PUP list with a quad injury. Coker hauled in 33 of 43 targets for 394 yards and three touchdowns in just 11 games, averaging 6.7 half-PPR fantasy points per game. He turned it up late last season, recording 28 receptions for 378 yards and four touchdowns over his final six games. The third-year receiver is looking to emerge even further in 2026, with a fully healthy training camp and preseason. Currently ranked WR52, Coker offers upside as a young, talented receiver with a strong connection to quarterback Bryce Young.


Parker Washington vs. Jalen Coker

Still trying to decide between Washington and Coker? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Parker Washington is projected to score 10.6 points this week while Jalen Coker is projected to score 9.1 points.